Spain Student Visa Step 5: The Appointment Folder

After so many weeks of preparation, it’s finally time for my visa appointment. I’ve gathered, translated, copied and wrangled all the documents necessary for my application and put them into a folder in preparation of my appointment later this week. While I know some have had success in mailing in their visa applications, I hate leaving things up to chance and will instead personally convey my application to the consulate. That way I can also have a fun pre-departure trip before I leave in September!

So far the visa process has included:

Get fingerprinted ($8)

Get an FBI background check ($39.95)

Send the background check off to Washington D.C. for an Apostille ($8+ $6 shipping)